Topic: Health Claims

2 chapters across the catalog

CAPS
Episode 1224 1:13:59 - 1:15:34

1224: CAPS

Vaping Propylene Glycol, Potential Antiviral Properties

The discussion touches on the potential for vaporized propylene glycol, a common ingredient in vape juice, to act as a disinfectant for the lungs. While historically linked to slowing the spread of influenza, its effectiveness against the coronavirus remains unproven.

Bagging Your Own Reality
Episode 24 6:44 - 9:09

24: Bagging Your Own Reality

Soy Milk, Estrogen Claims and Soybean Lobby

A discussion regarding the health effects of soy milk highlights claims that the product contains "mock estrogen" which may cause physical changes in men, such as tender breasts. The soybean industry in the United States is described as having a powerful public relations machine that aggressively counters negative health reports online. One speaker expresses shock at these claims after consuming soy milk exclusively for two years.